Senior Information Service (SIS) Outreach & Referral

Information, Assistance, Advocacy, and Support available to Seniors and Disabled Adults with local, state, federal government, and private programs, services, and resources.

Assistance is provided in our office, over the phone, during home visits by Outreach SIS workers, and workshops held thought Iroquois County, IL.

 

Assistance includes but not limited to...

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    * Answering questions, including qualification questions.

    * Assess clients' needs and make client referrals.

    * Help clients fill-out and file application paperwork and documents required for the various programs and services, such as Benefit Access Program, Senior and Disabled Tax Freeze program, Medicare Part D pharmaceutical Programs.

    * LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) - where to go for help with paying Utility Bills

    * Advocate on behalf of the clients to assure access to needed services.

    * S.H.I.P. Site - "Senior Health Insurance Program" to provide objective information about Medi-gap policies.